1. Turn on the ignition - the N for neutral will light up.
2. Flip out the kick starter arm and kick firmly downwards, better still use the electric starter if there is one, it's the big yellow button on the right handle - the engine should start easily.
3. Understand that this motorcycle is for easy operation. It uses a centrifugal clutch rather than a manual clutch so you will not find a lever on the left handle. To get into gear, simply step down on the left foot pedal and you are in first gear - but still not moving.
4. To get going, gradually twist the accelerator on the right handle bar backwards (towards the rider) and you are off.
5. Once on the move, changing gears is fairly simple. Roll the throttle shut (away from the rider) and step down on the left foot pedal again. Repeat for 3rd and 4th gears.
6. Regulate your speed using the throttle.
7. To stop, simply roll off the throttle and apply the brakes.
8. The front brake is on the right handle and rear brake is operated by the right foot pedal.
The Ducati 848 Evo is the top model 848 bike developed for 2011. Don’t let the matt black paint work on the ‘Dark’ version, with its lower price, fool you into thinking that this is anything other than a fully-kitted out Ducati. The 2011 848 Evo has undergone changes just about everywhere, but specifically on the Testastretta engine itself to produce 140 hp.
We get new cylinder heads, new cams, new piston shape, a larger, racing throttle and a higher compression ratio. The valves have a new aspiration system and a new ‘Marelli’ fuel injection system achieves 98 Nm of torque. Two lambda sensors are fitted to the new and lighter exhaust system which has classic Ducati mufflers under the seat.
A Ducati Data Analyser (DDA) is available as an option for the statistical track beast in you, and we get Brembo monoblock calipers although no traction control or ABS is available on this model. The Ducati 848 Evo is available in either the ‘Stealth Dark’ matte black colour above or, if you prefer your Italian in red, you can still always go with a classic. Full 848 Evo specs after the jump.
2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848 Specs:
Engine
Type: L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Displacement: 849cc
Bore x Stroke: “over-square” 94 x 61.2mm
Compression ratio: 13.2:1
Power: 132hp (97kW) @ 10.000rpm
Torque: 69lb-ft – 93.5Nm @ 9500rpm
Fuel injection: Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
Exhaust: Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers
Transmission
Gearbox: 6 speed
Ratio: 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=28/20 4=26/22 5=24/23 6=23/24
Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive: Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42
Clutch: Wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Chassis:
Frame: Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450
Wheelbase: 1475mm (58.1 in)
Rake: 24.5°
Seat height: 840mm (33in)
Front suspension: Marzocchi 43mm fully adjustable usd forks
Front wheel travel: 127mm (5in)
Front wheel: 10-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17
Front Tire: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear suspension: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear wheel travel: 127mm (5in)
Rear wheel: 10-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 17
Rear Tire: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 180/60 ZR17
Front brake: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo callipers 4-piston, 2-pad
Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel tank capacity: 16.5l – 4.4 gallon (US)
Wet weight: 199kg (439lb)
Dry weight: 169kg (373lb)
Instruments:
Digital unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, air temp, coolant temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, DTC status and level selected (if activated) scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, DTC intervention, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Immobilizer system and management of DTC and DDA
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